Have a Heart Campaign
What is it?
The Have a Heart Campaign is a Kiva.org community of people who believe that we can make a difference; and that making a difference can mean helping one struggling person realise a dream.
Helping someone up in this way has a ripple effect. It raises not just that person, but their family, their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.
We also believe that everyone deserves economic security and personal dignity. Kiva.org is a fantastic hub for giving both those things to those who need them most. Learn more about them here.
Helping someone up in this way has a ripple effect. It raises not just that person, but their family, their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.
We also believe that everyone deserves economic security and personal dignity. Kiva.org is a fantastic hub for giving both those things to those who need them most. Learn more about them here.
How does it work?
Joining a team on Kiva.org means that you get to join a community of like-minded people with a common goal of making the world a better place. For only $25.00, you can make a world of difference to someone. Each loan made by an individual counts towards the total impact of the team (but only if you want it to - you have the option of not adding your contribution to the team if you prefer).
The best part? You can make a contribution to any current fundraiser you feel is most deserving. You don't have to lend to the same one(s) your team mates are lending to. It all counts.
And since this is a micro-loan, you'll be getting your money back. You then have the option to withdraw the funds, turn them into another loan, or donate the money to a worthy cause.
In addition to personal small loans, S.M. Carrière is offering all proceeds from her Human merchandise towards micro-loans. The moment the royalties from sales of the merchandise reaches the minimum amount ($25.00), it's going towards a Kiva.org fundraising campaign. So, if you like, you can support the campaign by purchasing some merch.
The best part? You can make a contribution to any current fundraiser you feel is most deserving. You don't have to lend to the same one(s) your team mates are lending to. It all counts.
And since this is a micro-loan, you'll be getting your money back. You then have the option to withdraw the funds, turn them into another loan, or donate the money to a worthy cause.
In addition to personal small loans, S.M. Carrière is offering all proceeds from her Human merchandise towards micro-loans. The moment the royalties from sales of the merchandise reaches the minimum amount ($25.00), it's going towards a Kiva.org fundraising campaign. So, if you like, you can support the campaign by purchasing some merch.
Who can join?
Anyone at any time for any reason.
You don't have to lend right away if you can't or don't want to. You can lend at any time, or not at all.
We are merely a collection of geeks who have decided that we can, in some small measure, change the world for the better. Captained by author and artist S.M. Carrière, we're joining forces to improve the lives of people who need it.
You don't have to lend right away if you can't or don't want to. You can lend at any time, or not at all.
We are merely a collection of geeks who have decided that we can, in some small measure, change the world for the better. Captained by author and artist S.M. Carrière, we're joining forces to improve the lives of people who need it.